An Ode to Spring and some Food Fodder for the East End!

Well some good news for those who love a good steak or a great juicy burger. Sag Harbor’s venerable favorite Cromer’s Meat Market is setting up shop in the Hamptons Market on Race Lane. In case you’re not aware, they also provide meats to more than a dozen restaurants on the East End. So you know they’re pretty good. Signs in the market indicate it will be opening today (March 21st). If you remember, there hasn’t been a butcher there since before the market suffered from a fire and forced renovation about a year ago. A nice ode to spring unless of course you’re a cow!

Meanwhile, sometimes a name change is just a name change The former Agave in Bridgehampton… which is not to be confused with the old Agave in Sag Harbor or the current Agave in Westhampton… has changed its name to Mercado. According to their website, this is due to the constant confusion with the other said restaurants. Now, I know and I have heard the criticism that this place is the worst thing to happen to Mexican food since The Blue Parrot but I disagree. The food is actually pretty good. I’ve gone in a few times and tried the fajitas, burritos, chips, guacamole, salads, margaritas and more. All were pretty standard and actually better than any other Mexican restaurant (other than LaFondita) in the Hamptons. The only thing that drove me to drink after my dinner was the fact the service was the equivalent of being water boarded. But hey it’s the most edible Mexican menu with eat in service in town. I have a few friends who actually like La Superica in Sag Harbor, but I’ll to reserve judgment for now and try again when they open for the season. If you’re a person who loves new places and things, you’ve more than likely visited Trip Advisor. You know the place where every day folks let you know what they think of this hotel or that restaurant. For example, if you want a good chuckle read the reviews on Blue Parrot. Well I recently logged onto the site and I noticed something a little odd. The “East End Eating Disorder Center” is apparently seeking reviews on the site. While, I’m not so sure if this is a good idea, I can assure you there will be no middle ground. My guess is most of the reviews are either the portions are too large or in fact too small. Now, I’m not making fun of eating disorders but you have to admit, this is weird. Besides if people are eating too much it’s just as easy to take them to Blue Parrot.

Speaking of weird, do you remember that WALK OF SHAME kit that Svedka Vodka produced a few summers ago? Well with out going into detail, you can click here. I’m sure the folks at this summer rental had these kits in abundance. And you thought your summer renters were bad!

UPDATE: It looks like the Cromer’s move is a few days off. Look for the opening this weekend.

Haven't tried agave/marcado-thought it was same owner as blue parrot-which I agree is not worth discussion. Out fave Mexican is from la hacienda in Southampton-reheats well as u will want to get takeout bc there's only a few tables-great chips too 🙂

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